hey Megsy, I think you should go Michel all the way. Think 510 thicker version if you like the way your hellfire floats you and go with the the thinner option if you want a touch less float in your shortboard. Based on your description of your ability and the other boards you are riding, as well as your weight, you might prefer the thinner option.

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Megsy....don't forget that volume has been your friend!
The 5'10" MB gives you the same volume as your 5'8" Hellfire and you know how good that board has been for your surfing.
The Taj to me is such a thin, refined shape that you would always need the"right" conditions for it to truly work for you whereas the MB would be far more versitile over a wider range of conditions.

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You're not wrong, I do love my hellfire volume but I think if i'm going to get a board for the head high + (6ft) stuff then maybe the choice is between the either the 5'10" thicker MB or the 6'0" MB(similar volume as 5'8" hellfire 27.7)?

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Hey chris
How's your 6'0 Bourez thicker version coming along
Does it feel like it's too much volume or does it disguise itself really well
After riding a 25.5 litre board it's sort of changed my train of thought as far as volume goes
I think riding too many hybrids has made me lazy as well

Hi i ride as well the 5'8 hellfire and LOVE it!!! at home with my 5/4mm fullsuit on soft to puchy waves.I wonder which thickness to get with the MB 5'10 thick or 5'10 thin i kinda want to different board and want to be able to have the most performance out of the MB when i wear just a 2mm or boardies when travel south.

Bummer to hear Megsy. Michel is a Futures team rider so that is the reasoning there. I really encourage people to try to get over the fin bias, because if you ever find the right board in the perfect weight, shape, volume etc and perhaps want it quickly, its TOTALLY not worth making it hard on yourself as you hold out for one with the right fins. The Hellrazor is EPIC. I love the board, but if the Michel is speaking to you, don't throw that away because of the fin tech...